EWJ
iShares MSCI Japan ETFETF · Country ETFs$91.23+$0.12 (+0.14%)as of market close, Jul 24, 2026
EWJ monthly returns
iShares MSCI Japan ETF has averaged 0.40% per month, positive in 55% of months. Month-by-month returns for iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) below, through July 24, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+0.4%
355 months
Best month
+21.1%
Oct 1998
Worst month
-16.5%
Aug 1998
Positive months
55%
of all months
iShares MSCI Japan ETF monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | -2.3% | |
| Jun 2026 | +0.4% | |
| May 2026 | +4.3% | |
| Apr 2026 | +5.5% | |
| Mar 2026 | -8.6% | |
| Feb 2026 | +7.8% | |
| Jan 2026 | +6.2% | |
| Dec 2025 | +0.8% | |
| Nov 2025 | -0.5% | |
| Oct 2025 | +4.0% | |
| Sep 2025 | +2.5% | |
| Aug 2025 | +6.3% |
Monthly total return (since Aug 2021)
-10%-5%+0%+5%+10%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from EWJ's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is iShares MSCI Japan ETF's average monthly return?
- iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) has averaged about 0.40% per month, positive in roughly 55% of months. The best month was Oct 1998 (+21.1%) and the worst was Aug 1998 (-16.5%).